🎃A Catholic Guide to Halloween (Morning Air)

In a fun conversation on Morning Air, Glen and Sarah teamed up with Emily Jaminet to tackle the age-old Catholic Halloween dilemma: How do we celebrate without losing the faith amidst all the spookiness? 😱   They joked about the usual Halloween chaos: like hiding candy from yourself so you don’t eat it before the big night (relatable, right?) and navigating costume requests from the kids. One minute it’s superheroes and princesses, and the next, someone’s asking if they can add blood to their costume. 🙄 Emily totally gets it: Halloween's shifted from a simple night of dress-up and candy to a full-blown $11 billion industry, with people turning their yards into spooky graveyards!    As Catholics, the focus should be "bringing Christ to the party," as Glen so aptly said. Emily emphasized the importance of using Halloween as an opportunity to be a light in your neighborhood. 🤩💡 Meeting neighbors while trick-or-treating? That’s gold! Let’s not forget our Catholic roots. Whether you're carving a cross into your pumpkin or decorating with cute fall lanterns instead of creepy zombies, it’s all about keeping the fun wholesome and Christ-centered.   Emily’s Catholic Halloween Tips:   Be Intentional with Decorations: Skip the gory graveyards and try something uplifting, like glowing crosses on pumpkins or even adding a saint statue to your yard! 🌟🎃   Teach Kids the Full Story: Use this season to remind kids that Jesus conquered death. The St. Michael prayer? Perfect for those moments when the neighbor’s decorations are a little too creepy. 😇🛡️   Hand Out Fun and Safe Treats: Glow sticks, encouraging stickers, or even cute pencils make for awesome non-scary alternatives to creepy things.    Ultimately, Halloween can be an awesome time to meet neighbors and shine the light of Christ. 🎃 Instead of getting wrapped up in the darkness, use this moment to reflect faith, joy, and community. And hey, if you’ve got a blow-up St. Michael costume, even better! 😄     The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.